When you order the kit, you will be mailed swabs that you use inside your mouth to get DNA on them, and return it for testing using the instructions provided. It takes 2-3 weeks to get your results, but once they are ready they will simply show up in your email. You’ll be shown two different areas where your DNA began.
If you have a family member who is interested in genealogy or has been working on a family tree, they will likely be interested in discovering what region they originated from as well. It was really cool to learn more about Ryan’s ancestry. When people began asking us what we did for his birthday, we told them about the kit. We were surprised at just how many of our family members seemed really interested in the concept, and expressed desire to find out their ancestry as well. Hearing that feedback is what made me realize that a GPS Origins Ancestry kit would be a great holiday gift guide for almost anyone. However, I think it is a particularly clever idea for older relatives.
